Reference Libraries Public

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ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services - Provides multiple resources to assist the efforts of library staff who seek effective library outreach strategies to serve traditionally underserved populations.
Format Proliferation in Public Libraries - Article that deals with the difficulties posed by multiple material formats for public library collections.
Hennen's American Public Library Ratings (HALPR) - This site rates public libraries in the United States using data libraries submit to the Federal State Cooperative Service.
Impacts of the Internet on Public Library Use - Results of a spring of 2000 study conducted by the Urban Libraries Council, and conducted in English and Spanish.
International Network of Public Libraries - International public library experts develop and test innovative concepts for modern library management.
Libraries - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - Information on US public library programs, including news items and information on grant applications. Site is devoted to donating computers and improving access to information technology.
Public Libraries - Offers information and links to the public libraries by American state. Also has details on how to add or edit a library in the directory.
Public Libraries Using Spanish (PLUS) - Resource bank for librarians striving to better serve Spanish-speaking patrons.
Public Library Association - Information and services for public librarians and staff.
Public Library Locator - Locate information about a public library or a public library service outlet when you know some, but not all of the information about it.
Public Library Services for Home Schooling - Article dealing with the different ways that public libraries can serve home schooled students and their home schooling parents.
The Role of Libraries in Literacy Education - Learn about how public libraries can help to promote literacy education programs. Includes a report of how public libraries have engaged in literacy education.
Security Issues in Ohio Public Libraries - Results of a study showing the perception of library security issues in Ohio public libraries.
Small Public Libraries Can Serve Big - Article on how small public libraries can provide excellent service to their communities. Includes ideas and bibliography.
Starting a Book Club in a Mid-sized Public Library: A Practical Guide - Offers tips for creating and running book clubs in public libraries.

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